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    Michael’s 2024 Sprinkle Shop Christmas Decor

    This holiday season there have been many viral Christmas decorating trends. One of the trends I saw online was using decor from Michael’s stores. This year, Michael’s had four themes for holiday decor. They are Sprinkle Shop, Gala, Holiday Pines,…

    By essieofwho December 22, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Phimas Crystal Ornament Review

    Last year, I decided to branch out of my comfort zone and purchase an ornament from a brand I never purchased from. I found Phimas on Amazon and, as of 2024, they are still selling ornaments on Amazon. The ornament…

    By essieofwho December 5, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Trail of the Painted Horses Christmas Past Ornament Review

    Many years ago, I fell in love with the Trail of the Painted Horses figurine collection. If you never heard about it, it is a figurine collection of horses. There are different designs released every year. Some are more commemorative…

    By essieofwho December 24, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Swarovski 2023 Annual Star Christmas Ornament Review

    Every year, I look for new ornaments to purchase and add to my Christmas decor collection. One of the brands I like to search for and purchase is Swarovski. Over the years, I purchased multiple collectable ornaments from Swarovski. This…

    By essieofwho December 13, 2023
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    My Favorite Chain, Big Box, and Department Stores to Shop for Christmas Decor

    Over the years, I have collected a large amount of Christmas decor. Even though I have a lot, my decor collection isn’t as large as others! In my eyes, I have a large collection. Especially ornaments. Even though my Christmas…

    By essieofwho December 12, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 Tips on Shabby Chic Christmas Decor

    For the past few years, possibly more, it has become trendy to decorate for Christmas in a shabby chic style. I always loved shabby chic home decor. When I found this trend, I began to wonder how to buy this…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2022,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Searching, and Finding, a Replacement of One of the First Self-Purchased Christmas Tree Ornaments

    When I was about 18 to 19 years old, I decided to buy myself really nice, high end ornaments. I didn’t think I would use them right away, but I assumed that it would be one of my only chances…

    By essieofwho December 9, 2022
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 Tips to Decide if You’ll Enjoy Trendy Christmas Décor 5 Or More Years Later

    There are many trends stores and brands like to promote. One of these trends are for Christmas decorations. The influence is everywhere. It’s on social media, in grocery stores, and in the decorations used by shopping areas, cities and towns,…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2021
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    5 Tips for Buying Christmas Décor You’ll Enjoy for Years

    Christmas décor is fun to shop for, but when it comes to purchasing them, it’s hard to justify the high prices for objects that will be used once a year. I struggled with this as a teenager and into my…

    By essieofwho December 3, 2021
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    Michael’s Crafts Halloween Village In Store Photographs 2021

    Halloween is rapidly approaching, which makes me sad. I don’t know if it is the pandemic, things happening in my life, or a combination of the two and something else I didn’t realize bothered me, but I haven’t been that…

    By essieofwho October 25, 2021
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